Along with his groundbreaking character “Lil Murda” on STARZ’ breakout hit sequence ‘P-Valley,’ actor J. Alphonse Nicholson has discovered himself on the middle of a myriad of polarizing and progressive conversations about illustration of Black LGBTQ+ characters on tv.
A proud ally of the group in actual life, Nicholson has been no stranger to creating headlines for being outspoken towards detractors who’ve slammed the controversial present for its racy depiction of same-sex romance and relationships.
But regardless of the applause he’s acquired for his candor and assist overs the years, the 37-year-old is now on the receiving finish of staunch criticism for a current blunder that noticed him take part in a skit many are deeming homophobic.
Look inside to see his response to the hoopla.
🖤🙏🏾 https://t.co/z4It38EOqO pic.twitter.com/iZZRFHSwcA
— J Alphonse Nicholson (@JAlphonse_N) September 9, 2022
In a skit featured on the ‘Rory & Mal’ podcast lately, J. Alphonse rolls a joint with the present’s hosts who later refuse to smoke after him as a result of he portrays a homosexual man on TV.
Though the actor claims the exhibiting was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek approach to deliver consciousness to the ‘ignorance’ members of the LGBTQ+ group face, he took to Twitter Friday (September 9) to confess it was performed in poor style.
“I actually loved doing the Mal & Rory interview. However I wished to deal with the skit that’s being proven separate from the interview,” he stated within the video assertion seen above. “The skit, I used to be advised, was to be performed to make enjoyable on the rumors and ignorance that folks encompass myself, and the character [with]. And me having my very own pressure, and other people not desirous to smoke after me due to the character that I play, Lil Murda.”
After the reason, J. Alphonse issued a proper apology and shared his regret.
“That skit was suppose to deliver a certain quantity of consideration to the interview, and I imagine it’s doing the precise reverse. It’s not likely exhibiting the love and the sunshine that was proven in that interview. I want I’d have went with my first intuition and never have performed the skit, however it’s being taken down instantly throughout all platforms. And as soon as once more, I apologize,” he stated.
See the controversial skit under.
LMAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AYE MAN pic.twitter.com/GGo8UM2iKe
— Reginald 💥☄️ #ForeverTrill (@SheerOpulence2) September 9, 2022
